By Larry Ray Hafley In this article, we are drawing a bead on a statement that very well could have been written by those affected and infected by the “grace, unity and fellowship” concepts of Carl Ketcherside. First, the statement: One of the apostle Paul’s great affirmations of faith began, `I know whom I have believed.’ …
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Overcoming Evil with Good
By Jimmy Tuten, Jr. The Apostle Paul informs us that we are not to be “overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (Rom. 12:21). Within collectives of God’s people, there is always a need for peace and concord, kindness and good will. These are indispensable. When strife enters into a congregation, the possibility and hope …
Drawing a Bead
By Larry Ray Hafley Our sights are drawn in on several statements made by Baptist preachers. ” `Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand’ (Matt. 3:2) . `He that believeth on him is not condemned’ (John 3:18. `Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shaft be saved’ (Acts 16:31. ‘. . . …
After Death, What?
By Carol R. Lumpkin The way many people live, I wonder if they ever give serious thought to death and what will follow death. Man’s physical body was made out of dust, and unto dust shall it return (Gen. 3:19). The soul (spirit) of man shall never die. “And as it is appointed unto men once …